US Bridges

Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek

PoorPosted for load

Russell County, Virginia · 2.10MTO 677W& .50MTO 613E · Structure no. 000000000016496

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClinch Mountain RD
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location2.10MTO 677W& .50MTO 613E
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78597, -82.22858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2014)
Projected traffic219 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$114.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Clinch Mountain RD over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.